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Gilbert + Tobin has advised Quadrant Private Equity on its acquisition of the Darrell Lea and RJ’s Liquorice businesses from the Quinn family.

Founded in 1927, Darrell Lea now operates two manufacturing sites and sells over 14,000 tonnes of confectionery annually throughout Australia, New Zealand, the United States, Canada and the United Kingdom. The Quinn family purchased Darrell Lea following its administration in 2012.

Gina Cass-Gottlieb, one of Gilbert + Tobin’s market leading competition and regulation partners has been recognised as part of an elite group of the world’s best female legal talent. The report, by legal research firm Acritas features the stars of the legal industry globally and is compiled from more than 10,000 independent client nominations globally.

Gilbert + Tobin advised Palisade Investment Partners (“Palisade”) on its successful bid to become operator of the Sunshine Coast Airport and commercial partner in the associated development of the Airport’s new runway and related facilities.

Reliance Rail, a public-private partnership (PPP) formed with the NSW State Government, has built and owns the Waratah Trains on Sydney’s rail network, and is one of Australia’s largest PPP projects with a value of A$3.6 billion.

Gilbert + Tobin were the Solicitors Assisting the Royal Commission, with support from with a team of G+T lawyers as well as lawyers from the Australian Government Solicitor and a team of senior and junior counsel.